England starting line up to face Barbarians announced

England starting line up to face Barbarians announced

England Rugby have named their team to face the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday (June 1) and there is a start for Gloucester Rugby wing Charlie Sharples whilst Dan Robson is named amongst the replacements.

"We have seen 10 players involved in these Barbarians fixtures over the last two years who have gone on to get caps for England."

RFU Head of International Player Development - Joe Lydon

Leicester Tigers second row Graham Kitchener will captain the England selection which includes players from seven Premiership sides.

RFU Head of International Player Development Joe Lydon said: "This England squad is full of talent and will make for an entertaining match against a strong Barbarians side with over 700 caps between them.

"We see this match as an important development opportunity for the players and many of them gained valuable experience working with the senior squad and coaches over the last week before they departed for New Zealand. We have seen 10 players involved in these Barbarians fixtures over the last two years who have gone on to get caps for England.

"The team are really looking forward to running out and playing in front of the home crowd at Twickenham which has had a fantastic atmosphere this season."